La Galera
Connecticut
La Galera Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican Piloto Cubano binder; Dominican Criollo '98 filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 38 to 7¼ × 50.
- Maker
- La Galera
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Filler
- Dominican Criollo '98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Palma
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 38 to 7¼ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Galera Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Galera Connecticut questions
What does La Galera Connecticut taste like?
La Galera Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is La Galera Connecticut?
La Galera Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is La Galera Connecticut good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Galera Connecticut made?
La Galera Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Galera Connecticut use?
La Galera Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican Piloto Cubano binder, with Dominican Criollo '98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Galera Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Corona Cepo (5 × 38), Bonchero (No. 4) (5½ × 42), Pegador (Corona Gorda) (6 × 46), Chaveta (Robusto) (5 × 50), Presidente (Churchill) (7¼ × 50), Cortador (Torpedo) (6⅛ × 52), El Lector (Toro) (7 × 52) and Pilones (Short Gordo) (5¼ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Galera Connecticut?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with La Galera Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to La Galera Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.